Staff Health and Wellbeing Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 101,597 USD and 133,034 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Division of Health Emergencies (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to assess, prevent and manage health emergency risks, and lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The WHE Division brings together and enhances WHO's operational, technical and normative capacities in outbreaks, emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable, capable, dependable, adaptable and accountable manner. The Programme is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of, or affected by, outbreaks and emergencies, consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

In the country of assignment, based on priorities set by the WHO Head of Country Office and the EURO Regional Staff Physician, the incumbent will act as the focal point for occupational health and safety; to provide technical advice for protecting occupational health and safety of all staff and non-staff deployed in WHO workplaces. S/he will closely cooperate and partner with the Staff Health and Wellbeing Services in EURO regional office and WHO headquarter and external partners in the countries of responsibilities. The incumbent will ensure appropriate access to health care for the WHO workforce in the different WHO offices. The incumbent will act as the focal point for the medical evacuation of eligible staff members and will lead and oversee the required measures in support of the SHW/RSP. S/he will consult closely with RSP/SHW and inform other stakeholders designated by Head of WHO Country Office in consultation with Incident Manager.

In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the country and subregional level, the incumbent will preserve and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of WHO teams and responders, through support in developing and deploying appropriate risk management strategies and procedures for protection from possible occupational risks or hazards, striving to improve the working conditions in WHO operated facilities and workplaces, supporting duty of care (access to health, medical evacuation).

Key duties:

• Provide technical advice and guidance for protecting occupational health and safety in WHO operated/led workplaces/offices, field missions, facilities and international medical teams.
• Support in developing, promoting, disseminating and updating new guidelines and policies pertaining to occupational health and safety at workplace within the emergency incident management system
• Undertake occupational health and safety risk assessment of WHO operated/led workplaces, monitor working condition related problems, provide technical guidance for solutions, support the implementation of guidance and ensure compliance to occupational health safety procedures.
• Design and establish briefing/training sessions and workshops, in collaboration with relevant teams in the country, HQ, UN agencies and other relevant partners in the area of occupational health within the context of safety, outbreaks and emergencies.
• Strengthen occupational health and safety especially in high-risk work settings including coordination with the Technical Teams on the CBRN risk for staff. As well as oversee use of HIV PEP Kits.
• Provide medical consultations for health problems related to work. In case of acute medical problems that may arise during office hours, provide advice, counselling, emergency medical care and first aid (walk-in clinic).
• Monitor access to health care and medicine, provide technical guidance for solutions, support the implementation of these guidance.
• Support in developing and updating related SOPs as needed.
• Act as local in-country focal point to support all staff medevac questions and requests. Emergency First Aid training and Mass Casualty Incident Management.
• Train WHO personnel on Emergency first Aid as well as familiarize with the use of the Individual First Aid Kits and other medical kits.
• Review with UNDSS and EMT and train personnel on Mass Casualty Incident Management.
• For the WHO Country Office, review CBRN risk and train personnel on use of HAZMAT PPE and Response to CBRN exposure.
• Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in medicine from an accredited/recognized institution Desirable: Advanced university degree in medicine from an accredited/recognized institution. Additional professional training/specialization in emergency, occupational health and/or other related area.

Experience

Essential: At least five years' experience, at the national and international levels, in emergency, medical evacuation, occupational health, including development of tools, building and delivery of briefings or trainings. Desirable: Work experience in a country with conflict or field setting, ideally in emergencies. Previous experience with WHO, other UN agencies, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or nongovernmental organizations is desirable.

Skills

Demonstrated flexibility, and adaptability, depending on the emergencies and priorities of the Organization. Demonstrate and maintain up-to-date knowledge in techniques and tools in respect of Emergency, and occupational health. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Promoting innovation and organizational learning

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: At least Intermediate knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual net base salary starting at USD 64,121. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int
• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
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